Beauty scene stealers

Scent is intangible. It can touch us, move us, and transform us. It can also have the power to make you feel the most confident, self-assured version of yourself. In the course of getting ready for a party, there is a moment in front of the mirror – whether it’s spritzing a veil of scent or applying that last coat of lipstick – when your look all comes together and something magical happens. Enter The Alchemist’s Garden from Gucci Beauty, a new breed of fragrances comprising heady, sophisticated notes of rose, bergamot, sandalwood, oud and musk. The result? Apothecary-inspired scents that are overtly bold and bewitching for the festive season. But why should seductive scents stop with an eau de parfum? Equally as decadent are Gucci Beauty’s perfumed oils, which are designed to be layered to create a beautiful bespoke scent that complements each mood and holiday event.

While the summer is all about bright, zesty and cooling scents, fall and winter is the perfect time to experiment with fragrances that are more exotic, rich, warm and seductive, such as those found in Gucci’s Alchemist’s Garden. The 10-fragrance collection is a perfect marriage of earthy autumnal notes, such as languid musk, heady rose and crisp mimosa, and the result is truly captivating. Pair with one of Gucci Beauty’s mood-enhancing lipsticks, which are full of the same vibrant colors that we’ve come to expect from the Gucci runway in recent seasons, from bold reds to head-turning pinks, dark browns and even blue.

Bright lips are a perennial style staple, but they really come into their own during the holiday season. It’s been hard to ignore Gucci Beauty’s disruptive beauty campaign for their 58-strong lipstick collection – picture-perfect smiles have been eschewed for imperfect but intriguing smiles. But aside from the arresting imagery, the lipsticks – which come in three textures: satin, balm and veil – are exquisite. Expect everything from sheer nudes for a pared-back look and punchy reds that make a statement. Not only are the pigment-rich lipsticks a pleasure to apply, but the covetable gold-toned and rosebud-adorned packaging make it the ultimate accessory for your clutch bag this party season.